Río Pilcomayo

Río Pilcomayo, in Presidente Hayes, Paraguay, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Río Pilcomayo is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-24.5000, -59.1667 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Tarpon

  Use a circle hook when fishing with live bait and let the fish run before engaging the reel to ensure a solid hookset.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río Pilcomayo.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Pilcomayo should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Presidente Hayes before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Río Pilcomayo.

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